The Qatari authorities confirmed on Wednesday night that their existing ban on drinking in public places would not be relaxed for the tournament.

Others joked that under-fire national manager Gordon Strachan was already putting plans in place to ensure the decision did not affect Scots.

Gary Smith said: “Strachan already putting in strategy where we will be boycotting it anyway.”

Darren Thomson quipped: “As if it will have any effect on Scotland come on to f*** lol we will be sat at hame hoping England get pumped.”

Scotland followers are now dreading the irony of qualifying for the first time in 24 years only to face a “dry” tournament.

Qatari politician Hassan Al-Thawadi told an Arabic newspaper this week that fans would have to drink in “specific and faraway places from the public squares” during the tournament.

Al-Thawadi, Secretary General of Qatar’s Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy said he was “personally against the provision of alcohol in stadiums and public places.”

While alcohol is not illegal in Qatar, drinking and sales of beverages are restricted.

Foreign nationals living in the country can apply for a license to consume alcohol and hotels are permitted to serve alcoholic beverages, but drinking outside is not allowed.

The decision to host the competition in Qatar has already caused controversy, with the tournament being moved from its usual summer date, to December, to avoid blistering June temperatures of over 50 degrees celsius.

This has meant the Scottish and English football seasons will have to be altered to accomodate the schedule.

Several hundred construction workers have also died building stadiums for the competition, according to the International Trade Union Confederation.

It was also reported last year that FIFA, the world football governing body, was investigating if bribes influenced the World Cup bid process.